Technology

The Westfield School is committed to the belief that technology instruction is an enhancement of the educational process. We are committed to integrating technology, where appropriate, in each academic discipline, grade level, and course offering.

Technology does serve as a resource through which students can discover, investigate, and solve problems. Students must be able to determine when to use technology, and then have the skills and resources to do so.

There are six computer labs on site at Westfield. Three of the labs are located in one wing of the school. One of these labs is used for upper level computer training while the other two are used by teachers to enhance their classroom curriculum. Two labs are located in the Upper School, one in the yearbook journalism classroom and another in the Media Center. A lab is also located in the Lower School building. The Lower School lab is used for computer enrichment classes in grades Pre-K through 4.

To further integrate technology into the classroom, we have two mobile carts with 22 laptops each, available for the Science department and the foreign language department. Also to augment daily studies, labs and most classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors and TV/DVD players.

These machines and the supporting peripherals allow students at all grade levels to utilize technology in their daily learning.

Our student information database gives our students an electronic identity campus wide along with student/parent global access to track academic progress and attendance. All of these services are secured using state-of-the-art firewalls and comprehensive internet security programs to keep student data private and confidential.

The Westfield School will continue to enhance all areas of school operations including administration, business, academics, athletics, and student life with current technologies and practices.